Amazing Safari Adventure with Nhlalala Travel
Nhlalala Travel
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
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- Price Range:
- $2,649 to $21,193 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Flexible, professional, and organized safari tours
2 Days, 1 Night Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg with Panorama Route – South Africa
We took a 2-day, 1-night Kruger National Park Safari with the Panorama Route from Johannesburg, South Africa, organized by Nhlalala Travel. Nhlalala Travel was responsive, flexible, and very accommodating with all our requests during the planning of our Kruger safari.
Loyd was our guide and driver for both pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. He also guided us along the Panorama Route. Loyd did a fantastic job from the moment he picked us up—he was professional, informative, and very friendly throughout the journey.
He arrived promptly at 6:30 AM and drove us to Kruger National Park. During the long drive, he shared insights and stories, which made the ride enjoyable.
At Kruger, we took one afternoon game drive on the day we arrived, and an early morning sunrise game drive the following day in a safari jeep. The game drives were arranged by Nhlalala Travel and led by different safari guides. We were lucky to see four out of the Big Five—rhino, leopard, buffalo, and elephant—as well as many other animals.
We stayed one night at Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel in Hazyview. The hotel was clean, had a great atmosphere for an overnight stay, and the food was excellent.
On the way back to Johannesburg, Loyd took us through the Panorama Route. He was incredibly friendly and made multiple stops based on our requests. He managed the entire journey—pickup, drop-off, and guiding—professionally, punctually, and efficiently, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip to and from Johannesburg.
I highly recommend Nhlalala Travel to anyone looking to explore Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route in South Africa.
Email Drew Blakely | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above & Beyond in Every Capacity!
From my very first inquiry, Norman and the team at Nhlalala Travel went above and beyond.
I watched other tourists at Kruger National Park on the phone with their tour operators yelling at them for their bad experiences - you don’t want to make a mistake on your operator & Nhlalala will NOT be a mistake!
They were very communicative, and gave me the utmost confidence in our 2-day safari. They customized our safari to be exactly what we were looking for. The travel accommodations and lodging were exceptional.
I can’t say enough good things about this company - 10/10 recommend and if we come back to Kruger National Park, they will be the only place we consider contacting!
Email Liza Ding | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is very responsible and provides excellent travel experience.
I had a four days Kruger National Park safari tour with Loyd. Norman and Loyd organised an amazing trip for me that will last for a life-time memory. I stayed at the Kruger gate hotel which is excellent. The animal safaris were fantastic! The communication is great. Lyod is very responsible and considerate. He goes beyond and above and make sure everything is taken care of. The team is very reliable. I highly recommend you this company if you want to visit South Africa. They will not disappoint you!!
Email Vijay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised everything and looked after us well
Norman was a great owner/operator of the safari and organised everything as well as looked after us for both our outward and inbound drive from and to Joburg. He booked our stay the Kruger Gate Hotel and organised our Safaris with SANParks and one of his freelance tour guides. Although at times it was a bit confusing who our guide would be for the day as plans did change along the way, we always felt safe and well looked after and Norman himself was warm and friendly.
Email Barbara Rain | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari in Kruger
This 3-day safari to Kruger could not have been better. Tour operator Norman Mlambo was in constant contact with me, checking in and making sure everything was alright. All the logistics were meticulously planned and implemented, including pick-ups, meals, and safari game drives. Norman is an exceptional tour organizer. My driver and guide, Loyd Makhubele, was with me every step of the way. He picked me up at my hotel in Johannesburg, drove me to Kruger via the spectacular Panorama Route, picked me up and drove me to all my game drives in Kruger (including one at 4 a.m. for a pre-sunrise drive!) and got me to the Mpumalanga Airport to catch my flight to Victoria Falls. He was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and I was lucky to have him as my guide. I was in Africa for over 3 weeks, and this tour was only 3 days, but it gave me some of the most memorable moments of my whole trip. Thank you to Norman and Loyd!
Email Nicole Miller | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Knowledgeable and Professional
Pilanesberg Safari Nature Reserve park was so beautiful. The wildlife scenery was very beautiful to look at. Seeing most of the big 5 was so exciting. The weather was nice, lunch provided was very tasty and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the various types of wildlife and their characteristics. It was worth the money. I totally recommend this tour.
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Email Hubert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Remarkable service and flexibility
Such a memorable trip of a lifetime!
Most of the tours have standard shuttle service which we couldn’t make it because of our flight schedule. Glad that we’ve found Nhalalala Travel who offers great flexibility and customises based on our time schedule!
We knew we picked the right one from the friendly and polite greet. We were blessed with the perfect weather, the greatest animals and people we met during the tour.
We cannot wait to come back and travel with them again!
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Email Kathi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 would recommend
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, I cannot recommend booking your Kruger trip with Nhlalala Travel enough!
The entire team went above and beyond to make my trip truly special. I had a very tight schedule, but they handled everything perfectly and made sure the whole experience ran smoothly from start to finish.
I felt well taken care of at all times, from the pick-up at Johannesburg airport to the drop-off again. Everyone was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, which made me feel completely relaxed and able to enjoy every moment.
Thank you to the whole Nhlalala team for such an incredible Kruger experience!
Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provides an amazing experience from start to finish
Norman was helpful and communicated great from start to finish. I was able to book super easy from another country and he stayed in touch during the lead up. He ensured we were comfortable and safe the entire time and was there to ensure we were picked and and dropped back after each individual safari. The accommodation he booked us into was great and the travel to and from Kruger was great. The trip back along the Panoramic Route was spectacular. 100% would contact Norman directly for any future bookings!
Email Jay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised, highly knowledgable and extremely friendly - an amazing experience
We did a four day safari and panorama route with Nhlalala travel and had an amazing experience.
Norman was an extremely helpful and knowledgeable guide. He communicated well and arranged everything perfectly - the booking process was seamless. He was always on time and was prepared to answer all our questions (and there were a lot), providing a lot of insights and creating a great atmosphere for the trip.
The safari was brilliant, we were able to see lions, elephants, hyenas, wild dogs and a lot more up close, and the Panorama route was beautiful with lots of breath-taking sights.
Highly recommend Norman and Nhlalala Tours.